#drones #photos #winning Savor these creative photos from all over the world. Are these pictures worth 1000 words? Are any of them more appealing than the others? www.npr.org/sections/goa... Spectacular photos to distract you from inner terminal, if at all possible 💪👏

#Relationship #Happiness What values create the most fulfilling connection? Humor, cultural interests, giving each other space,listening to one another, not being jealous or controlling, empathy, comforting gestures,sharing ups & downs, gentle criticism, tolerance! www.cnbc.com/2025/10/26/p...

#calcium #supplements #Risk Researchers have shown taking large doses of calcium in supplement form may be dangerous - with one study showing high doses nearly double the risk for heart attack. too much calcium or vitamins A &E may increase your stroke risk. www.health.harvard.edu/staying-heal...

#communicate #fight about #1 in #relationships “When we argue tone tends to dominate because it carries emotional weight.A clipped delivery can sound like blame.A flat one might feel like indifference. Sarcasm can come across as contempt” Morbid Jealousy is more Toxic! www.cnbc.com/2025/10/05/p...

Very sorry to hear of Jane Goodall’s passing. Her scientific contributions and her work as a conservationist are extraordinary. #goodall #chimpanzee #conservation #primatology 🧪 Gift article

Best #STRESS #reliever "stress springboarding" — using stress energy as fuel for meaningful action that benefits others. “This isn't just feel-good advice. Brain imaging “ helping others activates reward centers,reduces activity in stress-related regions.” Try it now! www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/09/...

#cancer #exercise #hopeful “exercise directly influences cancer biology,suppressing tumor growth through powerful molecular signals,It doesn’t just improve fitness &wellbeing in people who’ve had breast or colon cancer,It orchestrates direct anticancer signals from muscles”HOPEFUL🙏 wapo.st/47EINFQ

#no #mowing #lawns #biodiversity www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/o... Is it time to welcome untidy lawns,biodiversity, aesthetic untidiness, no mowing or will we be fined by the neighborhood laws and restrictions? How many trillions of gallons of water might we save? Healthier to use fewer chemicals!

#sprinter #92yr #old #exercise #health “It’s never too late to start” Researchers are studying this extraordinary woman, taking samples from her muscles. “Mazzenga has cardiorespiratory fitness of someone in their 50s& her muscle’s mitochondria function as a healthy 20yrold’s” wapo.st/4nbQJDc

#mae #jamison #creativity “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination,creativity,or curiosity. It’s your place in the world;it’s your life.Go on & do all you can with it, & make it the life you want to live.” She is an American engineer, physician,& 1st African American woman to travel to space. 🏆

#Chat-gpt #risks “A.I.chatbots need a regulatory framework clear guardrails 4 use with youth age-appropriate safety standards,strict privacy protections ,transparency requirements that make risks clear & measures holding tech companies accountable when harm occurs” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/o...

#regrets of the #dying last minute regrets “I wish I hadn't worked so hard I wish I had stayed in touch with friends I wish I had let myself be happier I wish I'd had courage to live a life true to myself,NOT the life others expected of me I wish I'd expressed my feelings” Time 2 B AUTHENTIC!

#ptsd #Veterans #monkeys “Monkeys who have been surrendered and people who have suffered trauma are helping each other learn to trust again.” What a wonderful approach to reduce trauma! wapo.st/3HNJgea

#Relationship #advice #Couples Excellent advice below on conflict management.Using humor,taking breaks to cool down,organizing stress, (eliminate,prevent or adapt to)taking turns listening. Try a few of these strategies. Don’t say “you never” or “you always” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/w...

#100yrs #survivors #traits? Last year,more than 101,000 Americans celebrated their 100th birthday by 2054, that # is expected to soar to 422,000. They exercise more?make healthier food choices? & show lower levels of stress-related inflammation in their bodies. bakherad.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-ta...

#ed #sullivan #documentary share.google/ywDw4m2j7jf2... I Plan to watch this documentary on Netflix called Sunday Best An amazing deep insightful and inspiring look at Ed Sullivan&his effect on great black performers & his education of many racists in the south through music the music is superb🏆🎶

#Tom #lehrer #Satirist Which are your favorites? He was an absolute genius🏆Pollution, National Brotherhood Week, the Elements, Vatican Rag. Wernher Von Braun. All are available here below to review. He made it free for all👏So generous🎶 youtube.com/playlist?lis... www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/a...

#humor #baby-boomers Herman'sHermits-Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Walker Ringo Starr-With a Little Help From Depends Bobby Darin-Splish,Splash, Was Havin a Flash Roberta Flack-1stTime Ever I Forgot Your face Paul Simon-50Ways to Lose Your liver Abba-Denture Queen Willie Nelson-On the Commode Again

Fascinating story of #Toxoplasma gondii and how it affects the brains of #rats (and humans). Rats become attracted to #cat urine increasing the chance they are eaten by a cat. An infected cat can spread the #parasite to other animals. 🧪 www.sciencefocus.com/news/cat-par...

#Happiness, #Bucket #list “positive reminiscing” savor meaningful moments. Instead of obsessing over what’s left to do,recall positive memories & accomplishments from the past taking a bird’s-eye view of all that we’ve already lived.It grounds us in gratitude.” www.forbes.com/sites/traver...

#Exercise #Anxiety #Depression Exercise can be effective as medication.Start slowly by getting out of the chair & walking around the room during commercials.Every bit of movement seems to improve mood.Sitting is the new smoking so remember to move when ever you can. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/w...

#OCD#causes studies show close connections between the brain & gut, but this is 1st to show evidence that gut bacteria may actually cause it Polyphenols: Blueberries, walnuts, fermented, food:sauerkraut,Keffer, yogurt , nuts increase beneficial bacteria www.sciencealert.com/ocds-origins...

#Hope #meaningful Life is challenging! Read how to enhance! “Hope doesn’t just reflect how things are.It expresses our belief things can improve.It turns struggle into possibility. Hope keeps us grounded that challenges are temporary,& change is always possible” www.optimistdaily.com/2025/07/why-...

#Sondheim #Research #Song #writers A generous donation of this genius’ notes & sketches will be an inspiring teaching tool 4 songwriters .I was surprised how many sketches he wrote for music in Sweeney Todd etc. May more composers do the same with their legacy! www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/t...

#Happiness #Well-being #Harvard-study Over 200,000 people in study. flourishing : “a state in which all aspects of a person’s life are good.happiness & life satisfaction, physical & mental health, meaning &purpose, character &virtue,& close social relationships.” hsph.harvard.edu/news/measuri...

#breathing #anxiety #depression “these correlations still early-stage,open the door to potential diagnostic &therapeutic applications.Could targeted breath training help regulate mood disorders? idea gains scientific traction.” Enjoy your unique breath! www.optimistdaily.com/2025/06/coul...

#grief #coping #loss This couple found a comforting way of soothing the horrifying traumatic loss of their 2 teens when a drunk driver, speeding at 90 miles/hr crashed into their car. This is the “wind phone” which has become a grief sanctuary for many people around the country. wapo.st/3I0ZJvj

#barbra #streisand #duets Which are your favorites? She has sung in many styles with the most famous singers:Judy Garland,Johnny Mathis, Donna Summers, Ray Charles, son Jason Gould, Barry Gibb,Neil Diamond, Harold Arlen,John legend & more! www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/a... Which are your favorites?

Remembering #brian #Wilson #Beach #Boys He was the “heart & soul of The Beach Boys My favorite song - God Only Knows. In spite of so many challenges, he sang and wrote the best most memorable harmonies. What were your favorites? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

#Protein #Myths How much? MYTH ”1gm of protein/lb/day 4weightlifters” Aim for between 0.54 0.73 gms of protein /lb of body wght/day.“exercise more important 4 gaining strength than piling on protein.” Different 4 sedentary, women & seniors.Check with your Dr/nutritionist apple.news/AXX9Ibzp5Rbi...

🧪 Just found this quote from 1791. As true today as ever. “You count on the force of truth; but truth is all-powerful only over minds accustomed to recognize it and cherish its noble accents.” —Marquis de Condorcet

#Mental #health #Misinformation “Pathologising normal emotions Misusing therapeutic language Unevidenced treatments false claims Anecdotal evidence :eating an orange in shower reduces anxiety is a huge oversimplification of how to address complex emotional states” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

#Friendship #Wisdom “I wish I’d understood back then that we are not our looks. We are worthy of love no matter our exteriors, and, in fact, true love just doesn’t care “There are few satisfactions in life finer than the joy of helping another person gain a brighter outlook.” wapo.st/3FyumYc

#nat #King #Cole Essential to learn complicated extraordinary history of this remarkably talented man who died at the age of 45. Coleman Domingo brings him to life again. Listen to excerpts of five unforgettable songs in this Free article. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/t...

#protein-bars Healthy or not Avoid Sugar alcohols such as erythritol, maltitol, xylitol sorbitol.Artificial sweeteners:sucralose, aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame,always prioritize getting protein from real food,plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs,nuts” wapo.st/43CGVd8

#Narcissist #ECHOIST Symptoms of Echoists: “Fear of praise or seeming selfish Excessive focus on others Neglect of own needs Suppress desires Agree with others Active rejection Avoidance of attention Take on self-blame,highly self-critical Highly empathetic” www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/roma...

#narcissist or #Echoist Few are aware of the opposite traits of Echoists “Fear of praise or seeming selfish Excessive focus on others Neglect of own needs Suppress desires avoidance of attention Take on self-blame highly self-critical Highly empathetic” www.verywellmind.com/understandin...

#walking #steps #depression “In this particular study, walking an extra 1,000 steps a day was linked with a nearly 10 % lowered risk of depression. But logging 7,000 steps or more really lowered that risk 31%. “Any movement is helpful,” Enjoy what is best 4 u! www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6462...

#Happiness #Emotional regulation #Strategies Excellent suggestions from cognitive reappraisal, music, sensory shifting, such as soothing acts-petting your dog or cat, walking in the park or even watching peaceful wildlife documentaries.Try these to lift u up! www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...

#happiness scientific study #Uplifting Scholarly studies confirm showing gratitude,acts of kindness,having meaningful connections, even with a stranger enhanced happiness. 95%of Happiness is connection.It’s not wealth,fame,fortune or comparing oneself to other others. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/m...

#Happiness #Iceland “epic scenery to deeply held values,Iceland offers more than just beauty& tranquility-a model of a happier life-1 rooted in nature, fairness,& strength to adapt in an increasingly uncertain world,that may be the most valuable lesson of all” www.optimistdaily.com/2025/04/why-...

#audra #McDonald #Gypsy An uplifting inspiring song “Together Wherever We Go”- lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. We must not give up or become paralyzed in spite of the current challenges.Never fail to show your gratitude to friends, colleagues, family,& kind people. open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

#bonobos #female #coalitions how females protect themselves by forming coalitions wapo.st/4cMxVpN “This study could provide insight how women build power to better protect ourselves from male violence by forming & maintaining coalitions,or alliances,with 1 another, just like our bonobo cousins.”

#Autism wapo.st/42BVmxl Dr Peter Hotez vaccine scientist:daughterRachel“works everyday,pays taxes,has friends,goes to movies,& listens to music” HHS,“has lost all of its humanity,compassion, intellectual curiosity.”
Hotez- “Kennedy’s remarks are offensive & dismissive of lives people can,& do lead”

#suicide #assisted #kahneman #dignity “if we are to live well to the end,we must be able to freely discuss when a life is complete, without shame or taboo. We may regret their decisions,but we should respect their choices & allow them to end their lives with dignity!” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/o...

#gaslighting #sociopath “DARVO,acronym for“Deny,attack,reverse victim & offender.” “If you can accept criticism with grace & humility— never try to turn tables by claiming victimhood 4 yourself at their expense you will be well defended against gaslighting,yours & theirs” apple.news/AvEU8HRP1QHS...

#love after #Grief #uplifting It’s time to read about something hopeful and optimistic.This couple proves that after each lost their young beloved spouses they were able to open up their hearts & fall in love & merge their families together. It’s not easy, but it helps to be open. wapo.st/3EjXMZu

#venting #constructive vs #destructive “When you master the art of healthy venting,you transform what could be destructive emotional dumping into constructive emotional release” “make sure that you’ve held space for the venting recipient to share what’s going on with them” time.com/7275472/how-...

#puppy #love #yoga How wonderfully therapeutic to embrace puppies anytime, even during Yoga. My nephew who won the lookalike for the Bear series in Chicago demonstrates how joyous this can be. Enjoy and savor every minute with your beloved pet. www.instagram.com/p/DIGrV8TOFi7/ Nephew in Chicago

#abuse #emotional #silence The silent treatment or noisy silence is a destructive painful approach to relationships. depression/ anxiety result waiting for renewal of connection. It is more humane to ask for a specific time out instead of leaving & shutting down www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/w...